Impose - definition, pronunciation, transcription

The judge imposed a life sentence.

I needed to break free from the limits imposed by my own fear of failure.

A special tax is imposed on very high incomes.

The shop-owner imposed upon them fake antiques.

The court can impose a fine.

The government imposed a ban on the sale of ivory.

We could ask to stay the night, but I don't want to impose on them.

Military spending imposes a huge strain on the economy.

I will only stay till Saturday as I have no wish to impose on you.

Social relations impose courtesy

...electronic monitoring bracelets are sometimes used to impose a circumscription of movement on people awaiting trial...

Lobbyists complain that the bill would impose punitive taxes on the industry.

I have no wish to impose on you.

The power to impose taxes is vested in Congress.

Councils will get sweeping powers to impose fines on drivers who park illegally.